Man faces manslaughter charge over fatal incident in Kerry village

Bail was opposed on the grounds that there was a likelihood of a custodial sentence and there was a possibility that the accused could be a flight risk

Accused man Kieran Brady escorted by gardaí  at a special sitting of Listowel District Court on  Tuesday evening. Picture: Domnick Walsh/Eye Focus LTD.

A man has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the death of Gerard Kennelly, in Kerry, on Monday.

Kieran Brady, aged 35, was charged in relation to the death of 44-year-old Mr Kennelly, who died after being stabbed in an incident in Knockanure village between midnight and 1am on Monday.